Where Women Fit in the Science of Psychedelics
Psychedelics are being scientifically researched now more than ever. Will scientists repeat past mistakes by leaving women out of the equation?
Psychiatry
Why Does ‘Hannibal’ Give This Shrink a Gnawing Feeling?
As one of the most terrifying network TV shows wraps up, a psychotherapist reflects on the worst kind of sociopath: the one with the ability to out-analyze the analyst.
How Will I Survive August Without My Shrink?
Many mental-health professionals take up to a month-long vacation in late summer. Which fills clients—like this grief-stricken writer—with existential dread.
Why Do Women Suffer From Migraines?
The debilitating headaches affect three times more women than men. A psychiatrist and fellow migraine sufferer says the reasons may surprise you.
I Happily Took Anti-Depressants During My Pregnancy
The worst thing for a baby is a depressed mother. So why are pregnant women with depression and anxiety disorders shamed for even considering meds that could protect her and her child?
Is Being Pro-Spanking A Sign of Brain Damage?
You aren't slapping "sense" into your kids: Brain scans reveal the devastating, enduring effect corporal punishment has on young adults.